Marathon fishing report
Monday, November 2, 2026 · updated 9:56 PM
Today · for a 22 ft boat
INSHOREGO
OFFSHORECAUTION
Chance of storms (16%) · Seas 2.9 ft every 5 sec forecast
Tide · Mon, Nov 2 · VACA KEY, USCG STATION, FLORIDA BAYNOW 1.0 ft ▼ -0.0/hr
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This week
TODAY2
TUE3
WED4
THU5
FRI6
SAT7
SUN8
Inshore
GOMonday Inshore: GO, Firm
GOTuesday Inshore: GO, Firm
GOWednesday Inshore: GO, Firm
GOThursday Inshore: GO, Firm
GOFriday Inshore: GO, Likely
GOSaturday Inshore: GO, Likely
GOSunday Inshore: GO, Early look
Offshore
CAUTMonday Offshore: CAUTION, Firm
CAUTTuesday Offshore: CAUTION, Firm
CAUTWednesday Offshore: CAUTION, Firm
GOThursday Offshore: GO, Firm
GOFriday Offshore: GO, Likely
GOSaturday Offshore: GO, Likely
GOSunday Offshore: GO, Early look
FirmLikelyEarly lookFor a 22 ft boat
Saturday Nov 7 · MarathonLIKELY
INSHOREGONo flags in the forecast
OFFSHOREGONo flags in the forecast
Seas 0.6 ft · NNE 7 kt, gusts 7
Moving water 12:48 PM–3:48 PM and 3:24 PM–6:24 PM
Moving water 12:48 PM–3:48 PM and 3:24 PM–6:24 PM
Weather cleared it. Now clear it at home.Firms up by Thursday
Today's numbers
Wind · day maxESE 12 ktTMRW ▲ 5
Seas · nearshore max3.9 ftTMRW ▼ 1.3
Water83°FSURFACE
Air75–80°RAIN 68%
Moon44%LAST QUARTER
Sun6:31ASET 5:44 PM
Moving-water windows today: 4:42 AM–7:42 AM; 11:18 AM–2:18 PM; 9:06 PM–12:00 AM. Moderate tides this week.
Where to fish and what to throwThe full Marathon report gives you GPS spots for each species, the rig and bait, the bite window on the tide and a GO / NO-GO sized to your boat.
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7-day outlook
| Day | Inshore | Offshore | Call | Wind | Seas | Air | Tides (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2 | GO | CAUTION | Firm | ESE 12 kt G20 | 3.9 ft | 75–80° | H 5:42A 1.4 L 12:18P 0.5 H 10:06P 1.0 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | GO | CAUTION | Firm | ESE 17 kt G22 | 2.6 ft | 73–81° | L 12:12A 0.9 H 6:48A 1.2 L 1:18P 0.6 H 10:36P 1.1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | GO | CAUTION | Firm | ENE 12 kt G14 | 1.9 ft | 75–81° | L 1:42A 0.8 H 10:00A 1.1 L 2:12P 0.8 H 11:06P 1.1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | GO | GO | Firm | ENE 15 kt G18 | 1.4 ft | 79–79° | L 3:06A 0.7 H 11:42A 1.2 L 3:00P 0.9 H 11:30P 1.2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | GO | GO | Likely | NE 14 kt G16 | 1.4 ft | 78–79° | L 4:12A 0.6 H 12:48P 1.2 L 3:48P 0.9 H 10:42P 1.3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | GO | GO | Likely | NNE 7 kt G7 | 0.6 ft | 77–79° | L 5:00A 0.5 H 1:48P 1.2 L 4:24P 1.0 H 10:54P 1.3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | GO | GO | Early look | WSW 9 kt G10 | 0.7 ft | 77–78° | L 5:36A 0.4 H 2:42P 1.1 L 5:06P 1.0 H 11:24P 1.4 |
GO / CAUTION / NO-GO is for a 22 ft boat — bigger boat, different call; the full report checks it against yours. Days 1–3 are firm, 4–5 likely, 6–7 an early look. Seas are the day's max off the beach.
What's biting in Marathon — November
Inshore & surf: Jack CrevallePEAK, BonefishPEAK, Red Drum (Redfish), Snook, Ladyfish, Mangrove (Gray) Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel
Offshore trolling: WahooPEAK, Blackfin TunaPEAK, Sailfish, Swordfish
Reef & bottom: Black Grouper, Greater Amberjack, Yellowtail Snapper, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Mutton Snapper, Hogfish
PEAK = peak season on the Florida Keys.
Reefs near Marathon
- Thunderbolt — 118 ft, 8.7 mi
- Long Key Reef — 26 ft, 16.3 mi
- Long Key Reef #1 — 26 ft, 16.4 mi
- Long Key Reef #4 — 26 ft, 16.4 mi
- Long Key Reef #2 — 26 ft, 16.4 mi
- Long Key Reef #3 — 26 ft, 16.5 mi
Boat-up restaurants nearby
- Burdines Waterfront (Chiki Tiki Bar & Grill) — Boot Key Harbor west entrance canal, Marathon
- Sunset Grille & Raw Bar — Knights Key at the 7 Mile Bridge, Marathon
Before you go
Check current state and federal size limits, bag limits and closures for the day you fish. Weather on the water changes fast — re-check the morning of.
Updated Nov 2, 9:56 PM. Tides: NOAA station 8723970. All areas